A few small adventures in Fiordland

Yes, I did spell fiord with an I. Yes, I know it's supposed to be a j. This is what happens when the English take over. When they first got here, there were no English words to describe what this place was, so they wrongly called it a "Sound", hence "Milford Sound". Then they found out there WAS a word to describe this place, but were stubborn in their English ways and decided it would help if they called the area "Fiordland", changing fjord to fiord. Ugh. Silly Brits.

Anyway. I've been in Milford Sound now for about two weeks I think (has it been that long?!) and I'm going to start a job tomorrow working on some of the cruise boats that take upwards of 3000 people a day out around the fjord. My job will be less than exciting, but I will talk with visitors, make coffees and hopefully see dolphins again! Last week I went on a cruise myself, as a guest (for free!) and a family of about 15 dolphins played around our boat for a long time, surfing in our boat's waves, jumping in and around and generally being all-around awesome. Too bad my camera battery was dead. I swore I'd bring my camera on every cruise shift I ever have, and will take photos if it happens again. I was so excited, I nearly cried! It was so amazing. It had better happen again!

Last week I went on an overnight camping trip to a place nearby called Gertrude Saddle. My first overnight hike, it wasn't that long on either end but it was quite steep and rocky. The best part was the sunset and sunrise! It was c-c-c-cold up there! Photos are HERE

Yesterday I went on another kayaking trip in the afternoon, and it was reaaaalllly beautiful. There were only 5 of us, and the Sea Ka motorboat took us far out into the sound and we kayaked back. It was pretty gorgeous, but I was tuckered out by the end of it all! Photos of that trip are HERE.

Love you, keep in touch,
xo